The Name of Eternity.

Chapter 286 Another Game of Chess
When Chu Jiuyue returned to the back garden, she saw Emperor Yu sitting in a pavilion, tasting cakes.

Emperor Yu sensed that the people outside had left. He glanced at Chu Jiuyue who was walking over. This guy was becoming more and more talkative.

"Xian'er is here too, and she has urged her brothers to come and plead for the child."

Emperor Yu sighed, "Since Li Junye's death, she has been resentful of me as her father, but she has made exceptions for this child many times."

Chu Jiuyue whispered, "It means the little princess has grown up. It's not your Majesty's fault that she knows about Li Junye."

Emperor Yu's eyes were lost in thought for a moment, and then he smiled softly, as if he was in a good mood:

"That kid has a dissolute personality, but he does have a lot of connections. The Xia family even risked their lives to plead for him, not hesitating to offend the Buddhist sect. The other three God Generals' Houses were very patient and didn't say a word."

Chu Jiuyue smiled bitterly in her heart. If the other three divine generals' mansions also came to plead for mercy, it would probably backfire.

After all, if the five great generals plead for one person, who will rule the world?
Not to mention Emperor Yu, any king would be afraid and fearful.

"It is normal for the Xia family to come here in recognition of the child's kindness." Chu Jiuyue whispered. If they did not come, it would seem that they were deliberately avoiding suspicion, which would naturally be the suspicion of His Majesty, and would not be frank enough.

"The ancestor of the Li family is very patient. He is worthy of being a veteran who followed the previous emperor to fight. He knows what is right and wrong, and what is beneficial and harmful. I will not touch this child at this juncture."

Emperor Yu tapped his fingers lightly on the table, his eyes smiling:

"This Buddha is too impatient. He is so impatient that he is colluding with demons. His desire to fight for the orthodoxy and become a saint is too strong."

"But in this world, we are talking about principles, principles of principles, the principles of Taoism, not the principles of Buddhism."

Chu Jiuyue's eyes flickered, but he was not surprised. The collusion between Buddhism and demons was extremely secretive, but His Majesty had already known about it, and he also knew about it, so he was not surprised.

After all, no paper can cover fire, not even the Buddha's robes can cover it.

"That kid helped us solve a major problem, but unfortunately, he was too rough."

"However, roughness also has its advantages. It can be regarded as filling in the gaps for my next move."

Emperor Yu had a slight smile on his face.

Chu Jiuyue was silent. Before the court today, he was not completely sure that His Majesty would forgive the child.

Although what the child did was beneficial to them, those ministers were right about one thing: the child was growing too fast, so fast that it was frightening!

The threat it poses is so great that it far exceeds that of the Buddha.

Although he was one of Emperor Yu's closest and most trusted people, he could not be said to have complete insight into the emperor's heart.

After all, when the previous emperor passed away, his sons seized the throne. Everyone has witnessed how ruthless this emperor is. He is not a kind-hearted person.

After a brief silence, Chu Jiuyue looked at Emperor Yu and finally asked the question in his heart:

"Your Majesty, there is something I don't understand."

"explain."

"Why are you so confident about that child?"

Chu Jiuyue gazed slightly.

This is what he could never figure out.

Just playing a game of chess by the Willow River?

Or do you think that the child is too talented and may become a saint in the future, and may not usurp the imperial power?

But if one wants to become a saint, it will be difficult to cross the threshold of incense.

What's more, human hearts are unpredictable. The stronger a person is, the more he likes to hold the initiative in his own hands rather than hand it over to the other party based solely on fragile trust?
Hearing Chu Jiuyue's words, the smile on Emperor Yu's face faded slightly. He did not answer, but looked up at the late-season peach blossoms in front of him. The petals were like fallen leaves in the wind, drifting with the wind.

The summer is scorching and the spring flowers fade early.

"I want to play a game of chess."

Emperor Yu said softly.

Chu Jiuyue was slightly stunned.

Emperor Yu had already stood up and said, "You don't have to follow me. Tomorrow morning, tell me that I miss the Buddha so much and am feeling unwell."

Chu Jiuyue's pupils shrank slightly, but he quickly concealed them and whispered, "But Your Majesty, if the Buddhist disciples are unwilling to give in, what if we cause trouble again?"

"I'll have the answer when I come back."

Emperor Yu said.

Then the figure disappeared into the back garden.

Chu Jiuyue looked at the pavilion that was empty in an instant. Flower petals fell on the stone bench which was still warm. He stared at it in a daze.

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Qiandao Palace.

This Taoist temple standing on the top of Tianmen Mountain is towering. It was originally austere and peaceful temple, but because it is too close to the imperial palace and has received too many rewards, there are now some golden colors inside the temple, making it look majestic and solemn.

At this moment, deep in the Taoist temple, only a faint light shone into the quiet secret hall.

Emperor Yu, dressed in a black dragon robe, appeared quietly and stood behind the Taoist who was sitting on the cushion. The Taoist gave off an aura of decay, and in front of him was worshipping the image of a Taoist saint.

"I'm going to go on a long trip to see the child."

Emperor Yu whispered.

The Taoist on the futon slowly opened his eyes, and after a while, he whispered, "Have you decided?"

Emperor Yu was silent for a moment before he said, "Let's go meet him first."

The Taoist was silent for a while, and said, "My life is coming to an end, and I don't have much time left. I originally planned to take the Buddha away before I died, but I didn't expect that a child would take care of it first, which saved me the trouble of waiting."

Emperor Yu nodded slightly.

Previously, he had planned to wait until the Immortal Gate reopened and the people of the Jiang family returned before clearing them out. The Buddha had already realized this, so in order to race against time, he sacrificed his own skills and secretly cultivated the Demon Luo eight hundred years ago.

Unfortunately, he failed to see the situation in time and missed the moment when the Buddha was at his weakest.

"He colluded with the demons and raced against time. He also realized that I had already sent a message to the Immortal Gate. The uncles and Old Eighteen and others are trying to contact the saints over there and reopen the Immortal Gate. Unfortunately, one year in the secret realm of the saints is ten years in the human world."

"Originally, when they returned, it would be the Buddha's burial date. The incense they collected for my Jiang family would eventually belong to my Jiang family, with interest."

“But now, this place has been explored by the people of the Immortal Sect. There is a high possibility that there are powerful people behind the three wild gods, and their actions are not just about killing.”

Emperor Yu's eyes were sharp: "No matter who it is, no one can stop my Jiang family from resurrecting our ancestor. Now that perfection is imminent, no mistakes can be made."

The Taoist nodded slightly and sighed, "Their foundation for entering the Immortal Gate is too shallow, and their situation is difficult. I don't know if they can make friends with the saints. It may take a long time for them to open the Immortal Gate again."

Hearing this, Emperor Yu also fell silent.

"If you choose that child, I will support Dayu for another ten years and buy that boy another ten years."

The Taoist said in an old voice, "Before I leave, I will take away all the dust. If you have not made a choice, you can choose one of Chunsheng and Mingyuejian to become the next Taoist leader, and I will hand over this Taoist palace to them."

The two people he was talking about were two people carefully selected from among his personal disciples.

Emperor Yu glanced at him. That dry and thin body had been protecting the Great Yu Dynasty for more than three thousand years.

He lowered his head slightly and said, "Ten years is enough for that child." The Taoist was silent for a moment. It turned out that the other party had already made his choice.

"Are you sure?" he asked.

Emperor Yu did not answer.

The Taoist sighed and said slowly: "I hope you are not mistaken about me."

"wait me back."

Emperor Yu said softly.

A thousand-year-old darkroom can be illuminated by just one light.

He knew what needed to burn to light a long lamp.

After saying this, he bowed slightly, and then his figure disappeared in a flash.

This faint light shines in the quiet secret hall, and the dust floats in the faint light, with nothing to hide.

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Liangzhou, Tianmen Pass.

After killing the Buddha and returning from Wuliang Mountain, Li Hao brought the Candle God, Xiyan and Feng Lao back to the familiar Tianmen Pass.

When Ren Qianqian learned that Feng Lao's soul was missing, she burst into tears. This girl seemed cold on weekdays, but she was extremely emotional and easily shed tears when dealing with people she was familiar with.

Li Hao comforted Ren Qianqian and lived his life as usual.

He knew that the old man in the imperial capital must be worried about his own affairs at this moment.

He is also waiting for a result, it won't take too long.

Even if the result is not so ideal, he will not feel resentful.

After all, the old man had given him so much help.

"Master Feng, you haven't had my barbecue for a long time, have a try."

A rich aroma of meat wafted through the courtyard. When Zhuhuoshen and Xiyan were watching Li Hao grilling, their sense of smell was already aroused and their mouths were watering.

Old Feng sniffed, his sluggish expression relaxed a little, he took the barbecue handed to him by Li Hao and started eating it with big mouthfuls.

Li Hao smiled and handed him the wine gourd.

The smell of fireworks filled the courtyard.

Two days later, an old man in a black gown came alone to the border of Liangzhou.

Looking up, you can see the towering city walls and the Haotian flags flying on the top of the city walls.

The flags fluttering in the wind look majestic and powerful.

The old man looked up and walked slowly into the city.

After showing the pass, he was able to pass smoothly along the way. The soldiers who checked him also saw that the old man had an extraordinary demeanor, and was either rich or noble, and seemed to have some power.

Inside the city, there were all kinds of stalls, and young men and women from aristocratic families were wandering around. It looked prosperous, and it was totally unlike the lively scene that a border city should have.

The old man was sightseeing along the way, admiring everything in the city. Soon, he walked to the center of the city.

There was an independent small courtyard with a fence. The surrounding area was empty and few people dared to approach it. There were soldiers patrolling.

When the old man heard the faint sound of the piano floating out of the courtyard, he couldn't help but smile. This guy is quite comfortable. After killing the Buddha, he still has the leisure to play the piano here. Little does he know that all over the world have already been in chaos because of this matter.

He walked straight to the front of the courtyard and was immediately stopped.

"An old friend is visiting."

The old man said.

The guard was quite powerful, being at the Fifteen Mile Realm. He wanted to ask a few more questions, but he felt an indescribable sense of intimidation. Although the old man looked calm, his brain seemed to twitch. He nodded subconsciously and was about to turn around to report.

"Please come in, my dear guest."

Li Hao's voice came from the yard.

The two guards quickly invited the old man in.

In the courtyard, Li Hao's fingers stopped from the strings, and a strange look appeared in his eyes, with some surprise.

The wall between them naturally could not block his perception. Although he did not deliberately investigate, he still recognized the old man at a glance.

He didn't expect that with such a big thing happening, this old man who was supposed to be in the imperial capital would actually appear here. It was simply shocking.

If Li Haoruo still cannot recognize the identity of this old man at this point, then he is too slow.

I was waiting for news, but I never expected that the other party would come in person.

Li Hao quickly stood up and went to greet him.

The old man and the young man who had met by chance by the Willow River met again in this small fenced courtyard.

Li Hao bowed slightly and was about to salute, but the old man raised his hand and lifted him up with a force, "You're welcome."

After hearing these few simple words, Li Hao immediately understood and realized that he had not mistaken the other person's identity.

“Nice environment.”

The old man looked around and saw the young girl practicing sword next to him, Feng Boping who was a little slow and demented, and the master of Taixu Realm, Zhuhuo Shen sitting beside him.

The small courtyard is quite peculiar.

The old man burst out laughing.

Li Hao was stunned and asked: "Senior, why are you here?"

He did not call him "Your Majesty". The other party's behavior was obviously that he did not want to reveal his identity. Moreover, the states of Dayu were now full of crises and demons lurking. Emperor Yu walked out of the imperial palace and went far beyond the border. This made Li Hao feel complicated.

He had just killed the Buddha, but the other party came to see him in person, which showed that he trusted him too much.

"My hands are itching. I want to play a game of chess with someone."

The old man chuckled. Seeing the drawing board, the guqin, and the chessboard in the yard, all of which were placed in the place where he usually sat, he couldn't help but feel a little amused and said:
"You play these all day long, don't you practice?"

This is my practice, I am trying really hard... Li Hao said in his heart, but he just smiled awkwardly on the surface. This kind of thing could not be explained.

"It must be hard to move here. Have your chess skills become rusty?"

The old man chuckled and paced in the yard. When he saw the little girl who had stopped practicing sword and tilted her head to look at him curiously, he smiled at her.

"It's not that hard, and the border has its own scenery, all of which are first-class in the world."

Li Hao chuckled and invited the old man to sit in the courtyard.

Then he asked Ren Qianqian to bring tea to the guests.

Ren Qianqian was surprised, not knowing the identity of this old man, but she obeyed Li Hao's words and quickly brought tea to make tea for the old man.

(End of this chapter)